Up Against the System(1969)
Up Against the System Synopsis
People on welfare are rarely heard. What do they go through? How do they feel? How do concerned social and welfare workers feel about the welfare system? What is welfare supposed to do? In this film, welfare recipients and social case workers talk about the problems of being "up against the system." Part of the "Challenge for Change" series.
Up Against the System (1969) is a documentary film directed by Terence Macartney-Filgate, released on January 1, 1969 with a runtime of 20m. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Terence Macartney-Filgate
- Producers:
- George C. Stoney
- Production:
- ONF | NFB
- Status:
- Released
Up Against the System Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Up Against the System was released on January 1, 1969 and runs for 20m.
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